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- No-Leak Skylight
- BUILDER Online (11/18/2009)
- The maker calls this the "no leak skylight" and is offering a 10-year installation, a 20-year warranty on the glass seal, and a 10-year warranty for the skylight and flashing to prove it. The company redesigned the line with three layers of water protection, including a new gasket that seals to the roof deck. It also features energy-efficient glass and pre-painted frames. Cost: $227 for a 2-foot-by-four-foot, non-venting unit. 800-888-3589.
- Two-Tone Windows
- ebuild (9/1/2009)
- The Decorum line of vinyl windows and patio doors now includes a two-tone option, with a pure white exterior and the choice of driftwood or tan for the interior. The windows also can be specified with interiors of antique cherry, maple, and contemporary oak; matching grids are available. 800-736-6686.
Let There Be Light- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/7/2009)
- Basement living spaces need all the sunlight they can get. So when Washington design/build contractor Chris Landis' clients asked for an outdoor deck that wouldn't block light into the window wells of their downstairs family room, he came up with a novel solution: a deck with a translucent floor made out of Chroma load-bearing fiberglass panels from 3form. "They let light through to below, like a skylight you can walk on," he says.
- Fiberglass-Reinforced Vinyl Windows
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/18/2009)
- Solace windows are constructed of fiberglass-reinforced vinyl. Designed for the replacement and remodeling markets, windows in the Solace line exceed Energy Star requirements in all climate zones, and feature overall U-factors as low as .15. Options include 17 color combinations, designer glass, between-the-glass blinds, and simulated divided lites. 800-438-7465.
- Series 2300 Vinyl Replacement Windows
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/18/2009)
- Energy Star-compliant Series 2300 vinyl replacement windows come standard with double-strength low-E insulated glass and structural foam Super Spacer technology. In combination, these features deliver a 9-degree-F warmer average edge temperature in cold weather tests than windows featuring metal spacers, the maker says, and keep more warm air out during hot summer days. Aesthetically, the vinyl windows feature traditional wood-like trim detail, contour grids, and simulated divided lites to offer the look of wood without the maintenance. 800-284-6019.
- Visions 1500 Windows
- REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine (12/4/2008)
- The all-vinyl Visions 1500 product line features an integral brickmold and nailing fins, as well as built-in J-channel for simplified installation and a finished look. Visions 1500's 2 3/4-inch extruded frames are made of white or tan uPVC vinyl with high-impact acrylic modifiers and UV stabilizers to strengthen and protect against color fading. The line includes single hung, single slider, and direct-set windows in standard or custom sizes. Insulated 5/8-inch glass with a Real Warm Edge spacer system is standard. Several other glazing options, including low-E, are available. 800.584.7680.
In Tough Market, Energy Efficiency Is A Tipping Point- ebuild (4/1/2008)
- What does it take to sell a home these days? Think beyond fancy quartz countertops, luxury hardware fixtures and custom cabinetry. According to two major real estate surveys, energy efficiency is at the top of buyers' wish lists.
Armor Max Plus Vinyl Hurricane Windows- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/7/2007)
- Gorell. Armor Max Plus vinyl hurricane windows protect homes from airborne debris, the firm says. They also provide energy efficiency, protection against intruders, and noise reduction. Made of three panes of glass and rigid tubular master frames, the windows simply need to be closed and locked if violent weather approaches. 800-946-7355.
Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service Presented to Simonton Windows - ebuild (7/10/2007)
- On Thursday, June 28, 2007, General Robert Magnus, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented Simonton Windows with the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service. The award was given in recognition of Simonton's support of the non-profit organization, Homes for Our Troops, during the past three years.
Visions 3000 Recycles Material Content Certification From Scientific Certification Systems- ebuild (6/27/2007)
- Visions Windows and Doors announced today that its Visions 3000 premium vinyl windows and patio doors have achieved third-party certification for recycled material content by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), a leading provider of certification, auditing and testing services and standards. This certification confirms that Visions 3000 products actually meet their stated recycled material content.
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